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Interview: Tisoki

UK Electronic Producer, Tisoki, is currently in the midst of making waves on tours in the states as his prominence in the Electronic world continues to garner attention and respect worldwide. In celebration of the recent release of “See You Again”, I caught up with Tisoki for a chat about working with David Kuncio, utilizing moments of doubt as means of inspiration, his perception of social media and more.

Congrats on the recent release of your new single, “See You Again”. Tell us about your experience working with David Kuncio on the track.

Thank you! Working with David was a bit out of the ordinary to be honest. A vocal Producer/Writer that I work with pretty often, Sam Hanson, sent me this super rough demo from David and I knew I could make something dope with it. I finished up the instrumental with MineSweepa and the rest is history! 

Showcasing the human in you, what is a challenging thought that you recently had and were able to overcome over time? 

I constantly feel like I’m honestly not good enough, and not because I want attention or I want empathy from others, it’s more so the fact that I always see space for improvement in pretty much anything I do. Sometimes it gets me really down and I kinda spiral but then on the flip side, there’s times where I let it inspire me and it makes me strive to be a better person. 

What is your perception of the digital world that we live in and social media culture?

It’s so messed up, it boggles my mind how we all just zone out and stare at essentially a piece of glass connected to some invisible network.

No career path or amount of followers negates the fact that you are a human being that has feelings. Tell us about some parts of you beyond being a musician that you take pride in. 

I like to think I’m pretty good at figuring people out, I can normally tell if someone is putting on a front or not. 

If you could trade existences with your favorite cartoon character growing up, who would you choose and why? 

Probably Timmy Turner from Fairly Oddparents, that kid was crazy! 

Last but certainly not least, any closing messages for your fans?

Thank you guys for the constant support and I got tons more new music coming soon! 

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Interview: Trevor Lee

TikTok viral sensation, Trevor Lee, is back for another round that comes with deep meaning. In celebration of the release of “Contagious Views”, I caught up with Trevor for a great chat about analyzing his mental state throughout the release, building out a new studio during quarantine, honing in on his skillset, the digital world making distribution easier and more.

Congrats on the upcoming release of “Contagious Views”. Tell us about the creation process and what led you toward telling this story through the track.

My writing routine includes a regular space for freestyles. This space usually comes from personally needing a motivational boost. For instance, the “Barbershop Freestyle” started as a writing exercise and ended up being a brand manifesto. The freestyles that make it to release, end up becoming personal and career benchmarks.

“Contagious Views” started as a necessary exercise to assert some control over my mental state at the time. My previous single, “Perspective”, started in this same way. In late 2019, I began dealing with a constant state of general anxiety that had elevated to regularly occurring anxiety attacks by spring of 2020. In an attempt to assert control over my mind and body, I took hikes on trails in the local forest every morning at daybreak after an aggressive trail run.  Sometimes, writing for hours next to any running water I could find connected to a trail. “Contagious Views” was the  first piece I wrote. The team noted how “on time” the piece felt with the current state of the world and insisted we release it ASAP.

I know that the Coronavirus has been really impactful on all, yet tell us the lowdown on how you have been utilizing all of your time in quarantine.

It’s felt odd not traveling as much, but I’ve taken advantage of the stand still by building out a new studio, studying to expand my skill sets, taking more nature trips, and reflecting on life in general.

Showcasing the human in you, what is a challenging thought that you had recently and were able to overcome over time?

After about the first month of quarantine, I began to realize how disconnected from my resident city I was. All my closest friends are in other cities, and are involved in my industry. It has been a step out of my comfort zone for sure, but I challenged myself to make closer relationships in my local community. For the first time, I have friends that have nothing to do with “work” (so to speak). It still feels unfamiliar and a bit scary, but nice. I can’t remember a time that my life wasn’t centered around business. Most likely because I fear falling behind.

What is your perception of the digital world that we live in and social media culture?

The digital world has made so many things possible! Music has become easier to make, and more available for listeners. It’s easier to personally connect with like-minded individuals. The direct con is that it is easier to become narrow minded since it’s so easy to disconnect from what is uncomfortable. There is less incentive to rise to the challenge of listening and considering different thoughts other than your own. This can result in simple mindedness and less “well rounded’ individual development, which is a term I grew up hearing. If we aren’t actively living in the physical world around us because it’s so easy for us to get caught up in what Jenny is having for breakfast by the pool in the Hamptons, we can become less grounded in our own true reality. Losing grip on reality results in less real world progress. 

No career path or amount of followers negates the fact that you are a human being that has feelings. Tell us about some parts of you beyond being a musician that you take pride in. 

I’m not sure there is much I can take pride in. I could always do better in my relationships; familial, friendships, and other. I guess it would be how much I treasure those I have in my life.

If you could sit down and have a conversation with someone who has guided you through your journey as an artist, who would you choose and why?

My best-friend and longest running contributor to my music career, Brandon Garza a.k.a. @MixbyBrandon. He has been a part of my journey for over a decade, and has helped me develop my sound over the years. He knows my heart and overall desired goals better than anyone else. It would definitely be quite a conversation to say the least.

Going back to when you were 12-years-old, if you were stuck at home then as we are now, what would your 12-year-old self be doing?

I’d probably be dancing, making mix tapes on my boombox by recording the radio, or playing N64. 

Last but certainly not least, any closing messages for your fans?

Everything changes at some point. Hold tight. (Yells) ”Tree Gang!”

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Interview: Wuki

Grammy-nominated Los Angeles Producer, Wuki, is enjoying the moment and having fun along his artistic journey that continues to bloom. In celebration of “I See You”, I caught up with Wuki for a chat about staying busy making music during quarantine, the honor being nominated for a Grammy, feeling grounded and wise in his 30’s and more.

Congrats on the collaboration with Diplo on “Chicken Wang”. I’m led to believe that you and Diplo had a lot of fun coming up with this concept; tell us more about the track and the creative process. 

Thank you! So there’s actually a huge story to this track. It was actually originally going to be a Jack U collaboration which shows how old the idea is! Wes gave me the vocal in a session and we wanted to make something very Miami Bass sounding. It went through a bunch of revisions but this was the funnest one!

I know that the Coronavirus has been really impactful on all, yet tell us the lowdown on how you have been utilizing all of your time in quarantine.

My way of coping with all this chaos is to stay busy. I just work and work more on music haha. I think I have my next 2 EPs written now! Other then that I have been just trying to do the things I have always wanted to do more, read, write, meditate. Those thing really help.

Showcasing the human in you, what is a challenging thought that you had recently and were able to overcome over time? 

I think I suffer pretty hard from imposter syndrome. I never quite feel like I’m good enough at my craft and sometimes I would feel like a complete failure. One thing that really helped me get over this was being nominated for a Grammy. That was just a huge stamp of validation of what I am doing and the choices I have made to get here.

What is your perception of the digital world that we live in and social media culture?

I could write a book on this! But I think I can sum it up by saying that it’s a double edged sword. The internet can be the most inspiring thing in the world to the most disgusting human behavior ever seen. It’s a constant reflection of Humanity.

No career path or amount of followers negates the fact that you are a human being that has feelings. Tell us about some parts of you beyond being a musician that you take pride in. 

I love being able to create a mood. Music is magic in a way.  No one knows how to describe the feeling you get when you listen to a song that pumps you up. It can make you cry, it can make you feel inspired, its amazing. I take pride in that I can see what music can do and I don’t take it for granted.

If you could sit down and have a conversation with someone who has guided you through your journey as an artist, who would you choose and why?

I think Miles Davis was the boss of all bosses. He never sacrificed his art, he never gave up, all while fighting deep racism in the industry. Sometimes I think “What Would Miles Do”.

You recently signed to Hard Records which is huge. Tell us what you can about your debut album coming out later this year? 

I’m really trying to showcase my different skills on this album. I love pop and hip hop production so I really wanted to flex those muscles. I’m so excited because I think I was able to nail the “Wuki” sound within some pop songs.

What age would you pick if you could stay that age forever? 

I think around where I am at now in my 30’s. I feel good, I feel more wise. I am a very happy person!

Last but certainly not least, any closing messages for your fans?

I guess that words can never express how much I appreciate you all. It sounds crazy but you give my life meaning. I know I am on the right path because my fans give me great energy and I just want to give it back with dope jams!!

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Interview: Olivia Lunny

Canadian Singer, Olivia Lunny, is no stranger to the limelight and continues to embody her highest self through her bold, feminine expression of power throughout her artistry. In celebration of the breakup anthem of quarantine, I caught up with Olivia for a great chat about “Think Of Me”, spending time in the kitchen over quarantine, the importance of taking time to tune into yourself and meditate and more.

Congrats on the recent release of your new single, “Think Of Me”. It seems like you have gone through some soul-searching that has led you to some clarity. Tell us the message that you intended to portray throughout this release.

Thank you! and I have indeed. I’m really excited that through writing this song, and the ones that will follow, I have really gotten a sense of my sound and identity as an artist. I’m grateful for this and can’t wait to share my experiences and narrate my story as I begin sharing it with the world.  “Think of Me” is a great introduction to my new sound as it showcases bits and pieces of what’s to come!

I know that the Coronavirus has been really impactful on all, yet tell us the lowdown on how you have been utilizing all of your time in quarantine.

I’ve been spending lots of time in the kitchen, I recently rediscovered my love for listening to vinyl again, I’ve also taken up stretching and meditation frequently. As chaotic and scary this time has been in the world, I think it’s been a necessary reset for everyone. I’ve also written a few songs in quarantine. It’s a very strange time in the world but i’m grateful for my health and to music for helping me navigate my way through it.

Showcasing the human in you, what is a challenging thought that you recently had and were able to overcome over time?

Great question. Being a future oriented person I tend to think very far ahead and this can lead me to asking myself the uncertain question of “what’s next..?”. Being forced to slow down and take time at home has taught me to live more in the present and trust that being fully present will result in being more productive and content! The future is unknown but embracing that as something that is exciting is the best thing one can do.

What is your perception of the digital world that we live in and social media culture?

A blessing and a curse.  I think it’s incredible we all have the ability to reach such varied audiences and connect with others through social media.  I think it’s also negative however, that everyone is constantly (whether they’re aware of it or not) comparing their lives to others. Something I’ve found amazing is creating my feed on instagram a positive space to come and be inspired through. I follow lots of health and wellness pages now, daily quote accounts etc, social media can be as wonderful or as horrific as you create it to be… I think it’s so important we all chose to use social media in a healthy and smart way.

No career path or amount of followers negates the fact that you are a human being that has feelings. Tell us about some parts of you beyond being a musician that you take pride in.

I love movement, whether that’s running, stretching, taking intense workout classes or doing yoga. For me Mental wellness is just as, if not more, important than physical health. Fitness gives me clarity and makes me feel balanced mentally and physically.

If you could sit down and have a conversation with someone who has guided you through your journey as an artist, who would you choose and why?

My brother (who is now also my manager). Along with helping me navigate this crazy industry of music, he has always been someone I look to for inspiration. He approaches life with the “nothing is impossible” mindset and seeing him apply that and have success in his own career has really motivated me to pursue the things I want in life. He has also taught me to have an abundance mentality and my perspective and outlook on the world has been much more positive since understanding that.

Are there any fun or new recipes that you’ve tried cooking up during quarantine?!

I’ve been really into trying 4-5 ingredient healthy baking recipes! I’ve made lots of cookies, pancakes and muffins so far!

Last but certainly not least, any closing messages for your fans?

Stay safe, stay healthy, the world isn’t on hold it’s happening as we speak! Do something that makes you happy today and everyday.

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Interview: Anna Dellaria

Back in action in 2020, Anna Dellaria continues to shed down to the soul and embraces her bare bones throughout her songwriting style that naturally tugs at the hearts of listeners. I caught up with Anna for a chat about the recent release of her new single, “Sorry Doesn’t Work”, finding passion through her philanthropic contributions, gratitude for the things that are often overlooked, dreams of playing Outside Lands and more.

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Congrats on the release of your new single, “Sorry Doesn’t Work”. Tell us about the message that you intended to portray throughout the track. 

Thank you! Honestly, the message with this one is more of a question. What can I say or how do I fix/take back the pain that someone I love is feeling? For me, it was following a fight with someone I loved and I had said words that I didn’t ultimately mean but knew would sting in the heat of the moment. Afterward, I was left with this desperation to take back those words or just console the person and make it better but ultimately knew that it would be out of my control.

You have worked with foundations such as Beyond Differences in the past. Tell us about your philanthropic contributions and what they personally mean to you.

I’m really looking forward to doing more work with organizations like Beyond Differences to bring awareness to causes I think all of us can relate to and unite around. Beyond Differences was special because it focuses on giving young teens tools to be kinder towards one another and feel less alone. Programs like “No One Eats Alone” Day where literally every student is paired up with a new friend at lunch or tools on how to handle cyberbullying. I think it’s important to take care of our youth right now – they are the future.

Showcasing the human in you, what is a challenging thought that you recently had and were able to overcome over time? 

I love this question! I’d say the overall question of “am I good enough?” or the thought of “you’re not doing enough” comes to mind frequently.  Often that’s initiated by social media, or having a day of feeling “off”.  What I’ve found to be helpful for me is to physically get out of my head/house.  Often I’ll force myself out for a walk with only the expectation of “just go to the corner and back” and 95% of the time I end up walking a few miles with a fresh perspective and sense of gratitude cause I’m not huddled over on my screen watching everyone “do better” than me. Dogs are the same thing – find an animal if you can to just literally remind you that the world is so much bigger than yourself and you’re doing the best you can.

What is your perception of the digital world that we live in and social media culture?

I have a really mixed opinion on it.  Frankly, I think social media is particularly toxic because it’s become a platform for us to usually post a “highlight reel” of our lives that inevitably makes others feel inadequate or alone.  At the same time, I think the digital world, in general, have allowed friends and family to connect, and as an artist, it’s allowed me to share my music without having to go through the big pearly gates of a major label like it used to be.  I guess a good way of putting it is it can be used for evil as much as it can be used for good haha.

No career path or amount of followers negates the fact that you are a human being that has feelings. Tell us about some parts of you beyond being a musician that you take pride in. 

I take pride in being an active family member and trying to find gratitude in the things around me even when it’s hard to accept.  There’s always been this weird guilt inside for feeling bad while having a roof over my head & pursuing my dream when so many around the world are in worse places.  However, I try to utilize that guilt to be kinder to those around me and do little things to raise awareness for those who need it.

As you are exposed to tons of stimulus, how do you proactively take care of your mental and emotional health when you’re out on the road?

I’ve found writing to be really helpful, even if it’s just like a single paragraph.  Other times I’ll make sure to stay in touch with loved ones or try to find a routine someway that creates a sense of stability.

If you could jump on any festival roster that’s been released already for 2020 and play a set which festival would you choose and why? 

A little tricky now with the ongoing virus, but Outside Lands is a dream festival of mine.  It’s 20 minutes from where I grew up and was one of the first music festivals I ever attended in high school, so it’d be surreal to be on stage one of these days looking back.

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Last but certainly not least, any closing messages for your fans?

Thank you for your support and love and stay safe. <3

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San Francisco Musicians, Revolushn, Release New Single – “Electric”

San Francisco Musicians, Revolushn, are back with a cunning and ironically fit lyrical journey into the ego throughout their latest single release, “Electric”. Between meshing instrumentals that are mastered to perfection with a lyrical trajectory into the commonly brash and egotistical views of the modern-day man, Revolushn seemed to have unlocked the master plan that suits with the current pandemic as “Electric” speaks to the current disarray, lack of control and ego blows that many are facing within their day-to-day lives. The wizened listener is able to feel the portrayal of dominance that Revolushn spun throughout the lyrics in “Electric” as the band was able to reach into the minds of those that live through greed and dial down into the realities that they face within through living a life solely ran on sin.

If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Rush, Yes and Sting and The Police then keep an eye on the promising ride ahead for Revolushn on YouTube.

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Bronx Musician, C.P. Alx.Zndr, Releases New Single: “Whoa”

Bronx Musician, C.P. Alx.Zndr, teams up with Deacon for a soulful and masterly produced new single, “Whoa”, which instantly attracts listeners through its genre-bending style which hosts elements of R&B, Hip Hop and Soul. Lacing both an intimate lyrical style with potent depth which showcases the cultivated inner world that C.P. has worked diligently to sprout, there’s no doubt that his life experiences endured shine through throughout “Whoa”.

As an award-winning NYC songwriter and musician, C.P. Alx.Zndr stands tall and bold for those that are taking the route of no return when it comes to leading the life of their dreams through their artistry. “Whoa” is both tasteful and unique through a sultry touch that provides just the right amount of lust for listeners both young and wizened.

If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Miguel, Chris Brown and Ne-Yo then keep an eye on the promising ride ahead for C.P. Alx.Zndr on Spotify.

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Interview: Kyd the Band

Standing tall and spreading his wings through the lens of passion, Kyd the Band is on a humanized ride that takes listeners of his multi-genre music straight back into their hearts. I caught up with Devin for a great chat about the recent release of “Go There”, reaching a mental and emotional turning point over the past 12 months, his devotion toward his loving wife, giving back to his little brothers and sister and more.

Congrats on the recent release of your new single, “Go There”. Tell us about the message that you intended to portray throughout the track and video.

Thanks! With “Go There” I wanted to portray a short yet important message – that while it can be painful and uncomfortable, it’s 100% worth it to be real with yourself and those closest to you.

You are out on tour with Lennon Stella and NF. What are you looking forward to visiting most? 

Paris. I only got to spend about 12 hours there last year so I’m excited to go back. 

Showcasing the human in you, what is a challenging thought that you recently had and were able to overcome over time? 

One challenging thought that I had over and over the past few years is that I will never accomplish anything “great” or really be that “great”. Over the last 12 months, as I’ve begun to do a lot more professionally, I’m having a shift in my thinking and my view on myself careerwise. I’m slowly realizing that I’ve been obsessing over the completely wrong thing, and that I’ve turned my life into a mission to be “important.” At the end of the day my accomplishments are not making me feel less alone, more fulfilled or happier. I guess this is a thought I’m in the process of overcoming.

What is your perception of the digital world that we live in and social media culture?

The digital world is wild right now! I feel like everybody’s attention spans are becoming shorter. I feel like we’re all just trying to one-up each other. I feel like “viral” means “successful.” I feel like there’s no rhyme or reason. From a music industry perspective I’m seeing what feels like gimmicky/meaningless music that gets elevated to the forefront of culture. And that’s not a knock on those artists, but I just feel like as an artist you have an opportunity to say something. Especially when you have a platform like this. With everything going on in the world, why not take advantage of the opportunity. 

No career path or amount of followers negates the fact that you are a human being that has feelings. Tell us about some parts of you beyond being a musician that you take pride in. 

Beyond being a musician, something I take pride in is being a husband. My wife is my biggest supporter and my family. She’s the only part of my life that I know will always be there unconditionally. I also take pride in being the oldest sibling. My little brothers and little sister mean the world to me, and while I don’t get to see them as often as I used to I feel an even stronger sense to take care of them and be there for them when they need me. 

As you are exposed to tons of stimulus and explore throughout the new content, how do you proactively take care of your mental and emotional health when you’re out on the road?

I try to limit how much I’m on my phone, which isn’t easy being in my industry. I notice that when my daily screen-time average is up that I’m also significantly more anxious, unhappy, and mentally-foggy.

If you could trade existences with your favorite cartoon character growing up, who would you choose and why? 

My favorite cartoon character was Peter Pan. I’d trade with him, he can fly and looks out for his homies. 

Last but certainly not least, any closing messages for your fans?

Thank you for supporting me, none of this happens without you. BAND.

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Brooklyn Artist, Aradia, Releases New Single – “No One Can Stop You”

Brooklyn-based Musician, Aradia, has an uncanny way of drawing listeners deeper into the crevices of the soul through her multidimensional artistic world that stems from years of traveling the world and deepening her perception of life both within and around her. As an artist who has had her hands in a variety of endeavors, Aradia continues to trek forward with pride as she recently released her latest single, “No One Can Stop You”. Embracing her highs and lows throughout a lyrical journey taking listeners through a hefty dose of motivation, Aradia strips down to bare bones to show the world that there is nothing that could ever get in the way of your desires and dreams other than yourself. Through beautiful songwriting that metaphorically speaks to the wise with a line speaking of a butterfly emerging from chrysalis, Aradia approaches her artistry from her colorful and soulfully rich mind that is alight through the lens of endurance and strength.

If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Charli XCX, Lady Gaga and Halsey then keep an eye on the promising ride ahead for Aradia on Soundcloud.

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Interview: Sad Alex

Los Angeles Artist, Sad Alex, fuels her artistry with her emotions from a candid and human stance that leads listeners and viewers back into themselves. In celebration of the release of “All The Way Over”, I caught up with Alex for a great chat about taking time to dig deeper into herself as a human being, choosing to not sugarcoat her life experience or thoughts, being in tune with reality beyond the digital world, being signed to Red Bull Records and much more.

Congrats on the release of your new single, “All The Way Over”. Tell us about the message that you intended to portray throughout the track.

Thank you! I’ve been really happy with the response. I texted my manager a rant once about the meaning behind this song which I think depicts it pretty accurately:

“Sometimes the worst thing about being heartbroken is when you aren’t anymore. It’s better to cry-drink a bottle of wine and overshare about the breakup sex to a bartender than to admit it’s over, right? It definitely feels safer. But then time passes and you start dating a barista/model/aspiring screenwriter/uber driver and you start to forget about what came before. well SHIT. I’m moving on. Does that mean you’re moving on too? does that mean we are actually, finally, ALL THE WAY over?

Though a broad question, what have you learned about yourself and what skills have you developed through working with Red Bull Records so far?

I feel like I am having to learn more things about myself every day as I focus on my artist project. What do I wear? What should this artwork be? What is my voice? What do I stand for? Who am I trying to reach? Are drops still cool? Luckily, I’ve had a few years now to focus on these questions and feel much more in command of them than I ever have before. That being said, I still struggle with what to wear. and drops. We’ve been focusing a lot on content this year: video promos, photoshoots, voiceovers for spotify and social media ads. So, I actually feel like I’ve really had to tap into my acting chops a lot. It has been unexpectedly fun and rewarding; I audited an acting class because I was having so much fun with it. I think it’s really important to strengthen performances, music videos, photoshoots, etc. Lots of all those coming soon!

Showcasing the human in you, what is a challenging thought that you recently had and were able to overcome over time?

I think the inadequacy demon has a funny way of showing up over your shoulder even at the times when you should feel like your on top of your game. It whispers all the fears to you: “How will you have longevity in your career? What if you aren’t good enough? What if you don’t write a good song today? What if you never write a good song EVER AGAIN” and you’re just like WOAH BRO, I’m eating tacos can you take it easy? The battle of social media convincing us we are both superheroes and simultaneously not enough is also a very difficult path to navigate. Recently, I’ve been trying to practice a bit more compassion, dedicate time to just be a normal human, read more….weed helps too.

What is your perception of the digital world that we live in and social media culture?

It’s both a nightmare and the most powerful tool we have. Some of my most notable achievements so far this year have been in the digital space: the “All The Way Over” game available in the app store, the campaigns we’ve been running on Instagram and Spotify, and the coverage so far for the latest single on the dsp’s to name a few. I have a lot of new fans reaching out via Instagram from the Spotify + YouTube coverage we have received (thank you Mr. Suicide Sheep and everyone else supporting!) and those are some of the most rewarding messages I receive- people truly connecting with the music and wanting to know more about the project. I am doing my best to keep up and connect with all of them because I truly love that aspect. However, it’s important to maintain a separation and remember that there is a real LIFE happening all around us, at all times. That’s way cooler than life on our phone. So, I try to disconnect as often as I can and focus on the human stuff.

No career path or number of followers negates the fact that you are a human being that has feelings. Tell us about some parts of you beyond being a musician that you take pride in. 

I take pride in being as real, blunt, and honest to a fault as I can. I don’t want to sugar coat anything. I’m over trying to make it look like I’m killing it when I just took the bus to my session cause of a lyft surge. I definitely am doing better now than I ever have, but LA is expensive AF and the music industry is tough. My goals now are more to enjoy life and what i do and who I’m with. Hopefully success and wild riches comes with that, but at least I have a good time. 

As you are exposed to tons of stimulus and explore throughout the new release and beyond, how do you proactively take care of your mental and emotional health when you’re out on the road?

I think the key is to remember to take time for yourself. I am so excited to go on tour; I have been rehearsing with the new band and am stoked. I’m down to have fun but i also want to have a voice after show. I value my alone time hella and even if I need to cover myself with a blanket in the tour van for 20 minutes to get my head right I will do that so I am not overwhelmed with the social aspect of tour.

If you could trade existences with your favorite cartoon character growing up, who would you choose and why?

Danny Phantom was hot AF. And had a pretty cool secret life situation going on. And prob got laid a lot; sounds cool.

Last but certainly not least, any closing messages for your fans?

People ask me how I chose my name, and I think a lot of people think I arbitrarily chose “sad” to jump on the emo train or something. My last name is actually “saad”, which is palestinian and pronounced with a long a, but has been mispronounced as sad since I was a kid. I was called saadface, saadski, and saad alex for as long as I can remember. On top of that, I obviously struggle with my own share of mental health issues, and for a long time my songs were mostly sad too, so the name change stuck. But a lot of my upcoming releases are also tapping into my sarcasm and humor, which is also part of the meaning of “sad” for me. The name allows me to be more honest about my personality and also connect with my heritage. Shout-out DJ Khaled– fellow Palestinian, hit me up let’s make another one.

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